James E. Nicholson

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About James E. Nicholson

James Nicholson works as Tour Manager and Product Developer for Charlotte Special Events Group. James is also a Tour Director and Travel Show Presenter for Holiday Vacations in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The travel and tourism industry has been James' passion since childhood. As an International Tour Director and Tour Guide he is living that passion each and every day. Having worked as an International Flight Attendant for US Airways as well as for numerous tour operators and destination management companies throughout his career he has a wealth of industry and destination knowledge. He speaks French, Spanish and German. James specializes in both domestic and international tour and product development. He has created and managed tours domestically for the central and western North Carolina tourism markets including the city of Charlotte. On a broader international scale, James has designed trips to Cuba, France, Germany and Spain. His international market expertise includes Eastern, Central and Western Europe, Cuba and the Southern Cone of South America. James has a B.A. in French/Sociology from Florida International University in Miami, FL. He also has the CITM™, Certified International Tour Manager designation from the International Guide Academy in Denver, CO. He currently resides in Charlotte, NC.